Miss Rowan Thomas

Miss Rowan Thomas

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From live surgery to simulation facilities – dental implant training for the modern clinican

Discover more about the MSc in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The field of implant dentistry continues to evolve rapidly, with patients increasingly expecting clinicians to provide predictable, aesthetic and functional outcomes. For general dental practitioners and specialists alike, keeping pace with these advances requires structured, hands-on training delivered in…

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Safeguarding adults, children, and young people at risk – CQC dental mythbuster 29 update

Join Pat Langley on 7 October at 7pm as she discusses recently updated guidance on safeguarding adults, children and young people at risk. This webinar will ensure dental team members are aware of and understand the recently updated guidance from the CQC on safeguarding adults, children, and young people at risk. It will also provide…

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Leading voices strengthen consensus on dental plaque biofilm management

Oral diseases driven by a dysbiotic dental plaque biofilm are preventable, say key voices in oral health. As dental plaque biofilm-driven oral diseases continue to place avoidable burdens on patients and healthcare systems, a collective of UK oral health leaders gathered in London on 18 July 2025 to reaffirm the evidence and align on shared…

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Protect your revenue, not just your reputation: the financial case for robust consent in dentistry

Join Biju Krishnan on Thursday 2 October at 7pm as he explains how the financial benefits of robust consent in dentistry can protect both your revenue and your reputation. In today’s world of cosmetic and private dentistry, a single incomplete consent form can cost you far more than your reputation. It can cost you thousands…

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Childhood tooth decay hospitalisations rise in ‘public health emergency’

Tooth decay remains the most common cause of childhood hospital admissions, according to newly-published NHS England data. The figures show that 21,162 children aged 5 to 9 were admitted to hospital for tooth decay in 2024/2025. This was was 65% higher than the next most common cause, which was acute tonsillitis at 13,667 admissions. The…

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Prevora: novel management option for high-risk patients

Prevolution Health discusses Prevora and how it could reshape management of high-risk and difficult-to-treat patients. Prevolution Health was founded on a shared belief that there is a substantial population for whom good oral hygiene alone is not enough and are currently left with poor oral health. For example, adult patients with oral dryness, poorly managed…

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Beyond straight teeth: interdisciplinary and airway-driven aligner therapy

Join Drs Daniel Ramos and Simon Clavell-Bate on 1 October at 7pm as they discuss interdisciplinary and airway-driven aligner therapy. This webinar aims to equip general dentists and specialists with the knowledge and tools to integrate interdisciplinary and airway-driven principles into their aligner therapy. It will move beyond traditional orthodontic goals to achieve comprehensive patient…

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Profoundly deaf teen wins Against the Odds award

Profoundly deaf teenager Lucy has just won the Against the Odds award – her transformational story was delivered by Dr Puthri Raphy at Bright Orthodontics Liverpool. Bright Orthodontics is a leading north west orthodontic group, owned by specialist orthodontists Dr Puthri Raphy and Dr Raphy Paul. With practices across Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Widnes and Warrington,…

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DENTAESTHIQUE 2025: aesthetic dentistry congress in London

Tokuyama Dental introduces DENTAESTHIQUE 2025, a two-day congress focused on anterior restorations in aesthetic dentistry. Composite restorations remain central to modern practice. They are versatile and conservative, but achieving natural, long-lasting outcomes requires planning, precision and artistry. This October, TOKUYAMA DENTAL launches a new education initiative designed to support clinicians in mastering these skills. DENTAESTHIQUE…

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High-converting Invisalign open days: how to get 100% treatment uptake rates

Join David Nelkin and Alice Parkinson on 30 September at 7pm as they discuss how you can get 100% treatment uptake rates from your Invisalign open days. This webinar will provide dental professionals with a practical, step-by-step framework for planning and delivering high-converting Invisalign open days. It will demonstrate how effective lead qualification, patient journey…

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BSPD appoints new president

Oosh Devalia took over as president of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) at its Annual Scientific Conference this month. On 11 and 12 September, BSPD members gathered for a conference on the theme of ‘foundations for the future’ where Shannu Bhatia handed the presidency over to Dr Urshla (Oosh) Devalia, a paediatric dental…

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MyRay ProXIma X6 – the future of dental imaging, powered by Neowise

Introducing the MyRay ProXIma X6 imaging system, which adapts discreetly to your practice, freeing up space and ensuring comfortable access for all patients. A new era of dental diagnostics has arrived. The MyRay ProXIma X6, integrated with the advanced Neowise imaging software, is designed to transform extraoral imaging for practices of every size. Combining next-generation hardware…

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Contemporary management of carious and iatrogenic pulpal exposures

Join Ashish Soneji on 29 September at 7pm as he discusses contemporary management of carious and iatrogenic pulpal exposures. Caries still remains one of the highest preventable diseases worldwide. If left untreated, caries will advance through the dentine stimulating pulpitis and eventually pulpal necrosis. However, if conservatively managed pulpal recovery occurs even in deep carious…

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Toothpaste tubes now recyclable across the UK

All toothpaste tubes sold nationwide will now be made of recyclable polyethylene as part of a sustainability drive led by toothpaste manufacturers. Toothpaste tubes have previously presented a challenge for recycling as they were formed of a sheet of aluminium sandwiched between plastic. Led by toothpaste brands such as Colgate and Haleon in collaboration with…

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Pay uplift for NHS dentists dubbed ‘unsustainable’

An overall contract uplift of 3.55% has been confirmed for NHS dentists in England, which experts have deemed a ‘real-terms pay cut’. Confirmed today (19 September), the 3.55% increase for 2025/26 does not meet the 4% uplift recommended by the Review Body on Doctors and Dentists’ Remuneration in May. The British Dental Association (BDA) said…


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